calville bay

[gearjammer]

anyone had any problems launching from here or up at echo heard in the paper people are gettin stuck were are the good places to launch at lake is gettin low do you think it will ever come back up http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif

Last time out I had the trailer drop off the end of the ramp, but then again my trailer is about 40' long.

[vmjtc3]

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Whats the deal with Calville? I see on the news last week Calville has signs up that say something about launching your boat at your own risk. Water is real low. Anybody have the most up to date scoop.

Going out on the lake all this week.

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We pulled in to cb sat at about 10:00 am. The line was backed up all the way up the hill and out on the road. I did a quick peek and they only had one lane open and it looked bad so we flipped a bitch and drove all the way over to lake mead marina. They had a ranger on the ramp directing everyone. I drove all the way back to lmm launched ,ran up to little sandy and beat the guy that was half way down the line. I dont know whats going on over there but it was the worst I have ever seen it on a non holiday weekend. The road is only torn up in a coupla spots nothing major. http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/cussing.gif

[MrsAnchorman]

Lake Mead NRA News Release
July 31, 2006
For Immediate Release
Roxanne Dey, (702) 293-8947
roxanne_dey@nps.gov
Release #: 35-06


Callville Bay Launch Ramp Update
Due to lowering water levels on Lake Mead, the Callville Bay launch ramp currently ends at the water. NPS maintenance personnel will be installing a sign this evening that states, "Launch Ramp Ends - Launch at Your Own Risk." Tomorrow, the National Park Service and Callville Bay Marina personnel will be installing river rock at the south end of the ramp to allow for at least one shallow launch lane. Additionally, concrete slabs will be installed on the north end of the ramp as soon as possible.

When the rock and concrete are installed, a new update will be sent.

Alternative launch ramps to use in the interim include Echo Bay (north of Callville Bay at Northshore mile marker 36) and Lake Mead Marina (south of Callville Bay at Lakeshore mile marker 3).

The National Park Service and Callville Bay Resort are committed to keeping a working launch ramp at Callville Bay. Updates on the status of the Callville Bay launch ramp will be sent out regularly as improvements are made.

Lake Mead National Recreation Area is a unit of the National Park Service.

-NPS-

[MrsAnchorman]

Current Launch Ramp Conditions

Lake Mead

Hemenway Harbor
Currently, we are recommending Hemenway Harbor as shallow launching only (smaller, flat vessels and personal watercraft). If you have a larger vessel with a “deep v” hull, please use the Boulder Harbor launch ramp next to Lake Mead Marina.

Boulder Harbor (next to Lake Mead Marina)
At least five-six lanes are open and the ramp is suitable for deep-water launching. Parking is available on the upper lot, and the marina parking lot provides overflow parking.

Callville Bay
The ramp at Callville Bay is currently being extended to allow for continued launching. As the work progresses on the Callville Ramp updates will be sent. At this time, you are launching at your own risk. The concessioner and the National Park Service will be installing concrete planks and metal pipe mat to extend the ramp. When the installation is complete, an update will be sent. The concessioner offers a shuttle from the parking lot to the launch ramps. Larger vessels, and/or vessels with a “deep v” hull, may want to consider using the boat launch ramp at Boulder Harbor (next to Lake Mead Marina) or Echo Bay.

Echo Bay
At least four launch lanes on the south side are open for all size boats.

Overton Beach
There are at least four launch lanes open and the ramp is suitable for deep water launching.

South Cove
NPS Divers removed 4-5 large boulders from the launch and harbor area in late June. Some underwater hazards still exist – the NPS can’t remove or mark every hazard that exists in the lake. Please be patient and use caution when launching your boat. The south side (left side looking at the water from the land) of the launch ramp is open with one to two launch lanes available (approximately 30' wide). The North side (right side looking at the water from the land) of the launch ramp is not available at this time due to mud, sand and debris from flash flooding and monsoon rains. No shuttle service is available at South Cove.

Temple Bar
One to two launch lanes are open and suitable for deep water launching (vessels up to 35 feet or less than 5 tons) on the west side of the ramp. Please note: all vessels 35 feet and over need to coordinate launching with the District Ranger at 928.767.3401. Two to three launch lanes are available for personal watercraft and smaller vessel boat launching on the east side of the ramp. Be careful because underground springs have developed on the east side of the launch ramp that could indicate large cracks or holes in the ramp. There is typically no waiting line for launching and there is abundant parking.

[Red Horse]

Good information http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif

Damn looks like I'll have to launch out of Echo or Boulder. Atleast Vickie won't have to make the long walk up the hill to get the truck now... http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rollinglaugh.gif

[titties and beer]

WE are going to put in at echo this weekend(they have a bar) http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif thanks for the tips gin(i like gin http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/beerchug.gif )ger http://www.lasvegashotboats.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/bowdown.gif

[HollandAzz]

Launched there saturday.... Had no probs. I did have the wife use 4x4 because the wheels did go over some rocks in the water. Still beats lake mead marina and all the... Chaos... to be nice. I did use lake mead Marina today. Closer to the ride later....

Signs are there now. Saw them.

[RADDONKEY]

I went out of Hemmingway yesterday, there were two people with 2wds stuck in the holes ( west side of the dock ) there was also 4-5 rangers checking people on the way off the dock for OUI . There is sitll enough water if your carful and watch out for the holes.